Fall Colored Tree Embossed Copper Set

This set has the perfect Fall colors! Sierra Agate, Brown Snowflake Jasper, Picture Jasper, Copper colored Freshwater Pearls and Red Agate add to this Tree embossed Copper disk bracelet.  Lots of copper on this set. Earrings have the same copper embossed tree with Snowflake Jasper, Red Agate and Picture Jasper. Bracelet measures 7-3/4" long and earrings are 2" long.
 

Wildflower Vines Metal Embossed Bracelet & Earrings

This is a new product line for me - Metal Embossing.  I start with a sheet of brass and punch out a disk with my Swanstrom Disk Cutter (which I absolutely love!)  Then I emboss the disk with my Vintaj BigKick and for this pattern I used the Vintaj DecoEmboss Wildflower Vines folder.  I run the disk in the tumbler to remove any rough edges.  After the embossed disk is smooth and clean, I then patina it.  For this bracelet and earrings set, I added Snowflake Jasper, Czech glass, Cultured Freshwater Pearls in Sage, Swarovski Pearls in Antique Brass, Picture Jasper and Sierra Agate. 

Argentium Sterling Silver Square Earrings

 Well, I thought that I would never get into metalsmithing, however this weekend I tried my hand at it. And as it turns out, it wasn't to bad.  I started with 19 gauge round Argentium Sterling Silver wire cut into 2 inch lengths.  I formed the wire into a circle and flush cut the ends. Using solder paste and my micro torch, I soldered the ends together and this closed the circle.

I used my cushion square mandrel to shape the closed circles into a square.  I then hammered the squares flat to get the look you see here.

These are the finished earrings.  I hung the Argentium Sterling Silver squares on Sterling Silver earwires using another piece of Argentium Sterling Silver as the link.  I wrapped the link with 12kt Gold-Filled 24 gauge wire.  The earrings measure 1-1/2 inches long. 

I guess I should never say "never" to a jewelry making technique.



Fine Silver Floral Earrings with Cultured Freshwater Pearls

Cultured freshwater pearls add such a feminine touch to any piece of jewelry.  I created these earrings initially with a Cerise colored cultured freshwater pearl, however my sister-in-law requested a pair with a white pearl instead.  I think they look so pretty with a white pearl.  I am sure she will get lots of wear out of these earrings!  Thanks Donna for the suggestion.

Fine Silver Earrings with Turquoise Beads

These earrings are a great look for summer.  I think Turquoise is always a nice color that goes with so many other colors in the summer.  The earrings are created with Art Clay Fine Silver and have been tumble polished and have a patina finish.  The Fine Silver triangle is 5/8 inch in height and width.  Turquoise beads and Swarovski Crystals have been added with Sterling Silver components.  They are 1 3/4 inches long including the Sterling Silver earwire and are very light weight.  Cost is $30.